iBasso Unveils the D17 ATHERIS: Dual DAC Portable Amplifier with R2R + 1-bit Architecture
By HiFi Editorial8 February 2026
Key Highlights
The iBasso D17 ATHERIS portable DAC/amp features dual DAC architecture combining R2R and proprietary 1-bit technologies for premium audio quality.
The R2R DAC employs a 4-channel full-balanced architecture with 284 ultra-precision film resistors, achieving impressive THD+N performance of -104dB.
The proprietary 1-bit DAC integrates 64 discrete PWM DAC circuits, utilizing FPGA-Master 3.0 technology for precise synchronization and enhanced resolution.
